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with thanks to A.E. Housman

Tuesday, March 16, 2010

C-SPAN Dazzles by Putting Its Archives Online

C-SPAN has again shown that presenting clear, complete information from primary sources and serving the public interest are its central motivations.

Unlike other news outlets, C-SPAN under Brian Lamb has sought to bring the full story, unedited and uncensored, to the American people. C-SPAN shows uncut speeches and events. It is not only the preeminent video source on books but arguably the most serious book review source period. No other media outlet has more information on books available every week.

Now C-SPAN is making its vast video archives, including Book TV, available online for free at:

The online archives reinforce what some would call the Web’s single best quality: its ability to recall seemingly every statement and smear. And it is even more powerful when the viewer can rewind the video.

However, it really is the video equivalent of putting the Library of Congress online--a marvel obviously lost on the New York Times.

Kudos to Brian Lamb and C-SPAN for deepening their legacy of public interest contributions.